March Madness 2025 Schedule and Broadcast Details Announced

The NCAA reveals key dates, locations, and viewing options for the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments starting March 16.

Selection Sunday on March 16 will unveil the 68-team brackets for the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments, airing on CBS and ESPN respectively.
The First Four play-in games begin March 18-19 for men and March 19-20 for women, narrowing the field to 64 teams.
Key tournament dates include the Sweet 16 on March 27-29, Elite Eight on March 29-31, and the Final Four on April 4-5 in San Antonio (men) and Tampa (women).
Fans can watch games live on CBS, TBS, ESPN, and streaming platforms like Paramount+ and ESPN+, or purchase tickets through official NCAA channels.
Top teams to watch include Auburn and Duke for men, and UCLA and Texas for women, with standout players like Cooper Flagg and Johni Broome generating buzz.